Could use some advice

[Guest guest]

Hello All,

 

 

 

In a nutshell I need to become “balanced” in my life. Without going into

huge amounts of details, I am overweight (a 50 pound loss would be ideal,

but I’d be happy for a permanent 30). I am a classic yo-yo dieter and unable

to stick to anything long. Stress can be huge in my life, and the lack of

funds does not allow me to seek out reiki, crystals, or any of the other

fantastic alternative ideas people have suggested to others. My kids (5 ½ yr

old and 3 yr old twins) keep me from “me” time…husband is home about 2-3

days a month with his current job. I am not working (I typically work from

home as a sales engineer) and I’m sure that would be helpful – know anybody

that is hiring? (I digress).

 

 

 

Anyway, I really feel that if I could become “balanced” in my life –

everything else will fall into place. I’ll lose weight, I’ll become more

healthy, more energized, more positive etc. Can anybody who has experienced

something similar enlighten me with some ideas as to what they’ve done to

improve themselves?

 

 

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

, " Lisa " <blacksands

wrote:

>

 

>

> In a nutshell I need to become " balanced " in my life. Without going

into

> huge amounts of details, I am overweight (a 50 pound loss would be

ideal,

> but I'd be happy for a permanent 30). I am a classic yo-yo dieter

and unable

> to stick to anything long. Stress can be huge in my life, and the

lack of

> funds does not allow me to seek out reiki, crystals, or any of the

other

> fantastic alternative ideas people have suggested to others. My

kids (5 ½ yr

> old and 3 yr old twins) keep me from " me " time…husband is home

about 2-3

> days a month with his current job.

>

> Anyway, I really feel that if I could become " balanced " in my life –

> everything else will fall into place. I'll lose weight, I'll become

more

> healthy, more energized, more positive etc.

 

 

 

Hi Lisa!

 

I understand that having a 5 1/2 year old and 3 year old twins would

keep you from having any 'me' time, especialy without hubby there

daily to help out. I don't have any first hand experience, I don't

even have any kids, but I do believe that having balance in your life

will not only benefit you, but the kidlets too

 

I think that having the fridge contain healthy type foods will

benefit both you and the kids. I don't know what you have now, but

less sugary stuff and fatty items and more fruits, veggies and grains

will benefit all. Any sodas should be eliminated, except of course

salt free seltzers with no sugars added. Juice is good, and if on a

budget, can be mixed half and half with regular water or seltzers.

Olive oil instead of butter or spreads, yogurt instead of ice cream

as a treat, granola bars instead of cakes and cookies are all

positive switches that can be made.

 

I would get outdoors and do as many activities with the children as

possible, a simple walk to the park will burn calories and be healthy

for all. Maybe when there's some 'downtime' for naps and such, you

can do an exercise video from the local library.

 

I'm glad you posted, you're definitely on the right track! I know

you'll lose weight and feel more fulfilled and balanced, and you

should get more tips from the other ladies here to help out. If I

think of anything you may benefit from, I'll definitely let you

know

 

Jean/55/Co

[Guest guest]

Lisa,

 

I have to agree with Jean. Although the weather is getting a little cool (or

alot depending on what area of the country your in) a 30 minute walk will do

wonders. Maybe an hour or so before lunch try taking the kids out for a walk. It

will not only give you a chance to unwind but it will give you more energy. It

will also tucker out the kids for their nap time after lunch. ;-) If it's too

cool to go out then try doing the airplane exercise with them. I use to do it

when my boys were small. They had fun but it was a small work out for me. Good

luck!

 

~ Melani Holt ~

 

: fjd2002: Mon, 17 Nov

2008 00:21:28 +0000 Re: Could use some advice

 

 

,

" Lisa " <blacksands wrote: > In a nutshell I need to become " balance " in my

life.

 

 

Hi Lisa!I understand that having a 5 1/2 year old and 3 year old twins would

keep you from having any 'me' time, especialy without hubby there daily to help

out. I don't have any first hand experience, I don't even have any kids, but I

do believe that having balance in your life will not only benefit you, but the

kidlets too :)I think that having the fridge contain healthy type foods will

benefit both you and the kids. I don't know what you have now, but less sugary

stuff and fatty items and more fruits, veggies and grains will benefit all. Any

sodas should be eliminated, except of course salt free seltzers with no sugars

added. Juice is good, and if on a budget, can be mixed half and half with

regular water or seltzers. Olive oil instead of butter or spreads, yogurt

instead of ice cream as a treat, granola bars instead of cakes and cookies are

all positive switches that can be made.I would get outdoors and do as many

activities with the children as possible, a simple walk to the park will burn

calories and be healthy for all. Maybe when there's some 'downtime' for naps and

such, you can do an exercise video from the local library.I'm glad you posted,

you're definitely on the right track! I know you'll lose weight and feel more

fulfilled and balanced, and you should get more tips from the other ladies here

to help out. If I think of anything you may benefit from, I'll definitely let

you know :)Jean/55/Co

 

 

 

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